DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses
11 months, 4 weeks ago

DeSantis interrupted by three protesters at campaign stop days before Iowa caucuses

Associated Press  

AMES, Iowa — Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted three times by as many protesters during a campaign stop in Ames, Iowa, Thursday, including two who were forcibly removed by security. Stop.” DeSantis went on, saying the man who interrupted wants “you to pay for more gas” and “we’re not going to let people like that win.” “We’re going to make sure we’re energy independent in this country,” he said. “Yeah, I’m not going to let these, these numbnuts rush the stage or do anything like that, but I mean people that ask, you know, normal, respectful questions, we’re happy to do.” Campaign events have been infrequently disrupted as the DeSantis has crisscrossed Iowa, with some exceptions. Protesters with a similar message to the ones in Ames — “no oil money” — interrupted DeSantis Tuesday during a Fox News town hall.

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An Iowa obituary for Ron DeSantis’ presidential dreams
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Huff Post  

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 year ago

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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Associated Press  

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Huff Post  

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Raw Story  

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